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Houston Police Arrest Suspected 'Spiderman' Burglar in Montrose Break-In Spree

Court records tie the 56-year-old to at least six Montrose break-ins, with additional cases under review.

Overview

  • Houston police announced Saturday that Bobby John Henry, 56, was arrested, with court records showing he was taken into custody Friday evening.
  • Henry is charged with multiple felony counts of burglary in Harris County, and his bond has not been set.
  • Court filings link him to at least six burglaries over the past year in Montrose as investigators evaluate further reports.
  • Surveillance footage, including video of a suspect squeezing through a doggy door, and a March 6 Precinct 1 briefing were key to his identification.
  • Detectives say he targeted unoccupied homes for jewelry, electronics, and heirlooms to sell at pawn shops, and officials note outstanding warrants in Travis and Milam counties.